The Metropolitan Police Service Selects Northgate Public Services as the Technology Partner for Its MiPS Digital Transformation

NEC
Corporation (NEC)(TOKYO:6701) and Northgate Public Services (NPS), a
wholly owned NEC subsidiary, today announced that NPS will provide the
Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), the UK’s largest police service, with
the technology for its Met Integrated Policing Solution (MiPS) project,
which will significantly transform the way officers prevent crime and
support victims.

The contract will see MPS using NPS’ CONNECT technology to improve how
information is shared and managed, giving officers instant access to key
information on investigations, suspects and victims anytime and on any
device. Putting real time intelligence into the hands of officers
dealing with incidents will provide valuable support when they most need
it and support effective deployment of resources.

CONNECT will manage the MPS information that drives policing activity
across London and will cover intelligence, investigations, custody and
prosecution.

The deal positions NPS as the market leader for policing IT solutions in
the UK and will mean that 50% of police officers in England will soon be
using its CONNECT technology.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Duncan Ball, leading the project for the
MPS, said: “I am very pleased a contract has been signed with Northgate
Public Services to deliver an integrated IT system for the Met. The
technology will transform and improve the way information is shared and
managed and greatly support investigations and our work in keeping the
public safe and bringing offenders to justice.”

Masakazu Yamashina, executive vice president, NEC Corporation said: “We
are proud to see our synergies with NPS result in this kind of valuable
contribution to the operations and efficiency of the MPS. Going forward,
we aim to capitalize on this experience in order to drive the expansion
of our Safer Cities business and the enhancement of safety and security
for communities throughout the world.”

Ian Blackhurst, executive director safety and health at Northgate Public
Services commented: “The Met is focused on modernising its services and
making the streets of London safer. Integrating our CONNECT technology
will enable officers to instantly prioritise resource by using accurate
information on cases and evidence giving them the confidence to make
informed decisions on the frontline.”

CONNECT enables officers to refocus resources to where they’re needed
most. The integrated system eliminates the need for officers to return
to the police station to update records and access key intelligence,
helping to achieve a truly mobilised police force. Officers will have
the ability to perform duties remotely, giving them greater visibility
on the streets and more time to spend with the public.